Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.

Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.

Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.

Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.

It is good to be taught even by an enemy.

It is good to be taught even by an enemy.

The more thou stir it the worse it will be.

The more thou stir it the worse it will be.

Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.

Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.

Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.

Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.

Good is the mora that makes all sure.

Good is the mora that makes all sure.

The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.

Feare, the Bedle of the Law.

Feare, the Bedle of the Law.